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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.30, 21,396.78 and 4,901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.30, 21,396.78 and 4,901.94 is: 7,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.30 : 21,396.78 = 4,901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.30/21,396.78 = 4,901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.30x = 21,396.78 × 4,901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.30x = 104,885,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,885,731.75/14,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,354.05

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